OCR Boot Camp

OCR Boot Camp

The UCLA Office of Clinical Research (OCR) offers the OCR Boot Camp, a hands-on training program designed to equip staff with the critical skills and institutional tools needed to successfully manage their clinical research projects at UCLA Health.

Target Audience
Regulatory Coordinators, Study Coordinators, and Data Managers engaged or planning to conduct human research studies.

Format
4 consecutive days of in-person, instructor-led training at the UCLA Office of Clinical Research
*See our Training Schedule Below

Course Overview
The OCR Boot Camp is an immersive introduction to the critical aspects of clinical research management at UCLA Health. This program blends lecture-based learning with hands-on exercises, allowing participants to tackle current issues and implement best practices directly into their ongoing protocols. Training includes practical demonstrations using key systems like OnCore, BruinIRB, and other eRegulatory tools. With a focus on small group learning (6-8 participants), sessions encourage in-depth discussions and real-time troubleshooting of active projects.

Key Themes

1. Regulatory and Quality Management: Combining study management from Regulatory Affairs with the principles of Quality Management to ensure compliance and uphold high standards in clinical research projects.
2. Clinical Operations and Subject Management: Focused on managing clinical operations and the care of research subjects, emphasizing ethical practices and participant welfare.
3. Data, Documentation, and Financial Management: Integrates Data Management and Good Documentation Practices with Fundamental Finance, highlighting the critical role of precise data handling, thorough documentation, and robust financial oversight in research.
4. Professionalism and Communication: Enhances professionalism by stressing the importance of effective communication, ensuring that research teams engage constructively with all stakeholders and maintain high professional standards.

Cost
Currently, this essential training is offered at no cost, reflecting UCLA Health’s commitment to equipping clinical research coordinators, regulatory coordinators, data managers, and research assistants with the skills they need to excel.

Contact
For more information regarding OCR Boot Camp, please reach out to Daniella Escobedo, descobedo@mednet.ucla.edu.

Here’s the 2024 training calendar: https://uclahs.box.com/s/yb5go9zzxbt5vo48kvoo02wg55pfjlfq